The Philippine booth’s ribbon cutting ceremony led by PTIC-HK Vice Consul (Commercial) and Commercial Attaché, Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr. (4th from left) and Deputy Consul General of the PCGHK, Germinia V. Aguilar-Usudan (5th from left) on 29 June 2023. Other participants were Ms. Gina Nebrida Ty (3rd from left), President of the FAMPh; Ms. Irene Haagen (4th from right) and Ms. Anna Pendry (2nd from left), Managing Partners of the Kambal Gallery.

HONG KONG – The Department of Trade and Industry through its trade and investment promotion arm in Hong-Kong, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC-HK) in collaboration with the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong (PCGHK) joined the International Culture, Tourism, and Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition (ICTICHE) on 30 June 2023 to 2 July 2023 at the AsiaWorld Expo, Hong Kong.

Hong-Kong investors and government officials attended the three-day event which showcased unique designs of traditional apparels, accessories, and art pieces from the Philippines and different countries worldwide, generating a number of sales and bulk order inquiries.

The Philippines’ participation in the expo supports the country’s emerging creative economy by further promoting the Philippines as a source destination of creative goods and services. Through these cultural participations, DTI also broadens strategic linkages with key players in the creative industry sector globally.

Additionally, the Philippine booth featured artworks and accessories from Kambal Gallery and Fashion Accessory Makers of the Philippines (FAMPh). The Philippines’ engagement in the expo was jointly sponsored by the Philippine Airlines and the San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Limited. ♦

Photo Gallery:

  • Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr. delivering his speech during the fashion show on 1 July 2023
  • The Philippine booth during the ICTICHE on 30 June 2023 to 2 July 2023
  • VIP Opening on 29 June 2023
  • The artworks of Kambal Gallery
  • Fashion accessories from Philippine local designers
  • Traditional apparel from Philippine local designers
  • The officials of PTIC-HK, Kambal Gallery, FAMPh, and models after the fashion show on 1 July 2023
  • Vice Consul Commercial Atty. Roberto B. Mabalot, Jr. (Left)and Ms. Gina Nebrida Ty (Right)

Date of Release: 12 July 2023

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